How to disable mail in windows 10
Disabling mail in Windows 10 can be done in a few ways, depending on your needs and preferences. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Disable Mail App
- Go to Settings (you can search for it in the Start menu).
- Click on Apps.
- Scroll down and click on Mail.
- Click on the Disable button.
Method 2: Disable Mail in Windows Features
- Go to Settings (you can search for it in the Start menu).
- Click on Apps & features.
- Scroll down and click on Windows Features.
- Uncheck the box next to Mail.
Method 3: Disable Mail in Registry Editor
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
regedit
and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. - Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Mail
- Right-click on the Windows Mail key and select Delete.
- Confirm that you want to delete the key.
Method 4: Disable Mail in Group Policy Editor
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
gpedit.msc
and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. - Navigate to the following key:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Mail
- Right-click on the Windows Mail key and select Edit.
- In the Windows Mail Properties window, select Enabled and then click Apply.
Note: Disabling mail in Windows 10 will prevent the Mail app from launching and will also disable any mail-related features, such as sending and receiving emails. If you want to keep the Mail app but disable its functionality, you can try Method 1 or Method 2. If you want to completely remove the Mail app, you can try Method 3 or Method 4.